Final Cut camera compatibility

I'm looking for a camera compatible with FCP 5.1.4 that isn't HDV. I'd like to record HD to a something other than tape for easier offloading. I'm even willing to settle for something less that pro-sumer for the time being. I used a client's Sony (didn't get the model) files that needed to be de-muxed. Once demuxed it worked fine for what we needed. Does any of this make any sense?
Thanks in advance.

Some P2-based DVCPRO HD solutions were compatible with FCP 5.1.4, but there are a lot more options available for file-based cameras in FCP 6 & 7.
You can use this tool to see what device have been fully tested:
http://www.apple.com/finalcutstudio/resources/supportdevices.php
~D

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